3-Minute Baked Apple
The other day, I got home after an intense workout and was craving something sweet, which is rare. I didn’t want to undo the good work I’d just done for
More Italian Cheesecake – 4 Ways
I got a little carried away on the cheesecake thing. After the part-skim vs whole milk ricotta experiment and the delectable chocolate sauce, I “needed” to continue and make a
Italian Cheesecake with Chocolate Sauce!
My beautiful friend, Barbara Falcone DeBisschop, requested that I make Italian Cheesecake, which I was happy to do. I thought adding a chocolate sauce would be the perfect touch too.
Put a Smile on That Mug – Chocolate Mug Cake!
Chocolate cake is one of my favorite desserts. When I’m going to indulge, I want it to be great and I don’t want to tempt myself with more than one
You’ll PEEP with Joy – Colored Sugar-Covered Marshmallow Treats!
It’s the first week of Spring and it’s Easter week. There are many people who have given up sweets for Lent and are just dying to sink their teeth into
How to Make Custom Colored Sugar
It can be very frustrating to run out of a particular color of sanding sugar while you’re in the middle of a baking or decorating project. Just buying the specific
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Irish Soda Bread with Hazelnuts & Dried Plums
St. Patrick’s Day is upon us! Having grown up in a predominately Irish and Italian Bronx neighborhood, this day is a pretty big deal. I’ve often been “accused” of being
Zucchini Loaf for Mangia Monday!
Zucchini is one of those “do anything” veggies. You can have it uncooked as crudité or chopped into a salad AND you can make it part of dinner with pasta
Bear Claw Danish Pastry – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
We’re at the end of Oscar® Week ! It’s the final dish for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!! I’m thrilled to present this dessert, that honors “THE REVENANT”…
Red Velvet Cake Pops – 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®
We’re 2 days from the end of Oscar® Week ! Now things are getting sweet for our 2016 Red Carpet Menu for Oscar®!! This incredible dessert honors “THE MARTIAN”… it’s
Linzer Tart Sablé Cookies – LOVE!
What a LOVE-ly treat just in time for Valentine’s Day! My mom has been making these Linzer tart sablé cookies for many years much to our joy! We always called
Apple Rosettes!
We’re in Valentine’s Day week (and my birthday week – ahem) and that calls for special treats for your special treat! Anyone can buy a dozen roses and a box
Chocolate Cakelettes!
When it’s time for a chocolate indulgence, you want something gooooooood. I’ve got the perfect thing. They don’t take much time to make and use just a touch of flour so they’re
Mini Blueberry Cakes!
I had a wonderful friend named Louise Morgan who would tell amazing stories of her life and family. During such glorious visits, she’d serve coffee in dainty blue Wedgwood cups and
Applicious! Apple Walnut Galette!
I am a pie lover. Sweet pies, savory pies… pockets of deliciousness made of flaky fine dough. An “open faced pie” is how I’d define a galette. It’s also called a
Lovely Lace Cookies!
JUST IN TIME! This cookie recipe is absolutely the most magical of all. It elevates the simple oatmeal cookie to elegant and buttery sweet heights! Did I mention it’s the easiest?
The Quintessential Christmas Fruit Cake! No… A GOOD One!
We’ve all been fooled into believing that a Christmas Fruit Cake need be a brick of sickeningly sweet & sticky cake and fruit. Not so!! Although we’ve shared this recipe
Anginettes Are Awesome!
We’ve talked about them before but when I made them with my fabulous friend Terry Dagrosa of SeductionMeals.com recently in gorgeous Woodstock NY, I thought it was time to reintroduce them to you
Pumpin’ Up the Jam! Blueberry Jam, That Is!
Yeah, yeah… I know… it’s like Freezer Jam Spam at this point! Haha! But I promise you, this is the final in the series of Freezer Jam… for THIS Summer (not that
This Jam is Figgin’ Great! Fig Jam!
Summer is almost over so preserving those flavors in freezer jam is my newest fun and easy go-to. I wanted to make it a bit more healthy so I brought in
Keepin’ Your Summer JAM Playin’ Through The Year! Strawberry Freezer Jam!
JAM… nothing is better on a piece of buttered toast, in plain yogurt, over ice cream, on a crumpet or croissant… strawberry especially! When my good friend Joe Becwar mentioned
Melon Mania!
Today in the NYC area, it’s going to be H-O-T… a SCORCHER! Stepping out of the A/C can be oppressive. If your air conditioners aren’t yet in the windows like mine, it’s
Create our 2015 Oscars®-Inspired Menu!
Oscars® season has been a WHIRLWIND! Not only was the Pre-Oscars® event on February 20 at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center a big success, but the Academy Awards® show and evening were
Pre-Oscar® Celebration Big Success in Tuckahoe!
It’s only one day until the Oscars® and we’re revved up! Click for the full menu! Last night we were HONORED to be featured at the Westchester Italian Cultural Center Pre-Oscar Celebration
Our 2015 Oscars® Red Carpet Menu has arrived!
I am proud to announce the 2015 KitchAnnette™ Red Carpet Menu to celebrate this year’s Academy Awards® Best Picture nominated films. It’s been the hardest year, hands down! I had a lot
